UV index Forbes today
Today’s peak UV 2, Low
Low
Peaks around 5:00pm
UV now 0
UV stays below 3 in Forbes today, so short spells outside don’t need sun protection. UV peaks at 2 (Low) around 5:00pm. Times in AEDT.
Updated 1:49am AEDT. Forecast from Open-Meteo.
UV index Forbes tomorrow
- Tuesday8Very high9:30am to 5:20pm
Very high UV tomorrow. Protection from 9:30am, with every layer you’ve got.
5-day UV forecast
- Wednesday8Very high9:30am to 5:20pm
- Thursday8Very high9:30am to 5:20pm
- Friday8Very high9:30am to 5:30pm
- Saturday5Moderate11:20am to 5:00pm
- Sunday8Very high9:20am to 5:20pm
Hourly UV forecast for Forbes
| Time | UV index | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 11am | 1 | Low |
| 12pm | 1 | Low |
| 1pm | 1 | Low |
| 2pm | 1 | Low |
| 3pm | 1 | Low |
| 4pm | 1 | Low |
| 5pm | 2 | Low |
| 6pm | 1 | Low |
What to do at UV 2
Low. Most people can spend a short time outside without protection. More about UV 2
- No sun protection needed for short spells outsideBelow 3, UV is unlikely to burn most people in the time it takes to walk the dog.
- Pack a hat if you’ll be out for hoursLong days outdoors still add up, especially near water or snow.
- Wear sunglasses in bright glareSnow, sand and water reflect UV back towards your eyes.
- Check again before middayClear skies can lift UV past 3 sooner than you’d think.
- Grab some vitamin DLow UV is the time for a few minutes of sun on your arms, if your doctor hasn’t advised otherwise.
UV in Forbes over the past week
Peak UV each day. This history grows every day the site runs.
| Day | Peak UV | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 7 | High |
| Tuesday | 7 | High |
| Wednesday | 7 | High |
| Thursday | 7 | High |
| Friday | 2 | Low |
| Saturday | 7 | High |
| Sunday | 8 | Very high |
Days at 8 or above this season: 0
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FAQs about UV in Forbes
- What time is UV highest in Forbes?
- UV is highest around the middle of the day, when the sun is at its highest point. Today in Forbes it peaks around 5:00pm at 2, which is Low.
- Do I need sunscreen in Forbes today?
- Not for short spells outside. UV stays below 3 in Forbes today. If you’ll be out for hours, near water or in the snow, protect your skin anyway.
- When does UV drop below 3 in Forbes?
- It stays below 3 all day today.
- How accurate is this forecast?
- It’s a model forecast that accounts for the sun’s angle, ozone and expected cloud, and it updates about every hour. Real readings can differ on patchy days, when cloud moves through faster than a model can predict. The nearest live sensor is in Gold Coast, 792 km north-east.